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New Numbers, Same Classes! Some of our most important general education classes have new course numbers and names effective this Fall. Don't miss your GE requirements and read your Mountie email for more information!

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Course Offerings


Course offerings in the Music Department fall into four broad categories: general education courses, ensembles, music degree-related courses and group instruction.

 
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
 
 
Units
MUS 7*
Fundamentals of Music
*TPI sections available
3
MUS 11A
Music Literature – Medieval to Baroque
3
MUS 11B
Music Literature – Classical to Modern
3
MUS 12
History of Jazz
3
MUS 13/13H
Introduction to Music Appreciation
3
MUS 14A
World Music
3
MUS 14B
American Folk Music
3
MUS 15/15H
Rock Music History
3
ENSEMBLES

Most ensembles require an audition. For information on auditions, visit the ensemble pages or contact the director of the ensemble.

 
 
 
MUS 27
Chamber Music
1.5
MUS 29*
Choral Workshop (Opera Scenes)
*Offered Winter only
1
MUS 30
Collegiate Chorale
1
MUS 31
Concert Choir
1.5
MUS 34
Women’s Vocal Ensemble
2
MUS 36
Wind Symphony
1
MUS 38
Ensemble
0.5
MUS 39
Laboratory Band
2
MUS 44
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
2
MUS 45
Chamber Singers
2
MUS 47
Jazz Ensemble
2
MUS 48
Men’s Vocal Ensemble
2
MUS 49
Wind Ensemble
2
MUS 50
Jazz Improvisation and Performance Choir
2
MUSIC DEGREE-RELATED COURSES
All music degree-related courses require musical knowledge or skills prior to entry. For more information, contact the instructor.
 
   
MUS 2
Music Theory
3
MUS 3A-3B-3C
Harmony
Includes Diatonic, Chromatic I and Chromatic II
3 each
MUS 5A-5B-6A-6B
Musicianship
Includes Basic Ear Training and Sight Singing, Diatonic, Chromatic I and Chromatic II
1 each
MUS 10A-10B
Keyboard Skills
1 each
MUS 11A*
Music Literature (Medieval to Baroque)
*Offered Fall only
3
MUS 11B*
Music Literature (Classical to Modern)
*Offered Spring only
3
MUS 16
Individual Instruction
0.5
GROUP INSTRUCTION
MUS 17A-17B-18
Class Piano
Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels
1
MUS 20A-20B-21
Class Voice
Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels
1
MUS 22*
Conducting
*Offered Winter only
1
MUS 23A-23B-24
Class Guitar
Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels
1
MUS 25A-25B
Jazz Improvisation
1
 
MISCELLANEOUS
 
   
MUS 9
Introduction to Music Technology
3
MUS 99*
Special Projects in Music
*Requires Instructor permission
1-2

 

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